HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-07-08, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010. PAGE 3. The ladies of the Walkerburn Clubmet at the home of Pat Hunking inBlyth on June 12 with seven
members and two guests present.
Dorothy Schneider, president of
the month opened with, “It’s a Fine
Day” followed by prayer.
Eileen McClinchey gave the
Secretary’s Report and Vera
Penfound gave the treasurer’s report
for Ila Cunningham who couldn’t be
present.
Roll call was handing in the
pennies collected over the last year
and the losing team will be doing
something in the future for the
Opponents of a new seniors’
complex on Gypsy Lane in Blyth
produced a second letter of
complaint to North Huron Township
Council which failed in its attempt to
dissuade council from approving a
land rezoning.
As part of two separate planning
sessions, one on June 28 and one on
July 5, North Huron councillors
decided that Bonnie Brak could
build her seniors’ complex on the
vacant lots near Blyth Road on
Gypsy Lane.
Originally designed to have two
seniors’ buildings as well as
accessory buildings which would
total 10 units, Brak changed several
aspects of the build to fit neighbours’
previous requests.
The buildings would require a
zoning change from Residential Low
Density to Residential High Density,
but neighbours produced a two-
page list of problems with the
building.
Brak reduced the number of units
by one per building to have the lots
only be designated as Medium
Residential to fit with surrounding
properties; changed the angle of the
driveway to prevent lights from
shining into neighbouring homes;
agreed to replace existing fences
with vegetation barriers; agreed to
relocate a garden shed; had the
buildings designed as one-storey
buildings as to minimize the effect
on sight-lines; and moved
buildings as far from the southern
property line as possible as to not
interfere with an existing water
system.
Richard Snell represented the
group presenting its second letter,
with more signatures than the first,
stating that the lots in question
should be developed and severed
into two or three single-family
dwellings to “[support] the growth
and stability of Blyth.”
In the letter, the group states that
council should consider the future
when making this decision.
“Noting the limited number of
vacant single-family lots available in
Blyth, we encourage council to
carefully consider not only the
immediate but the future long term
economic impact of the village as a
whole.”
Council passed the re-zoning
bylaw 6-1, with Councillor Brock
Vodden dissenting.
By Deb Hakkers
We thank everyone for their
concern for Mom’s well being.
Thank you for your cards, inquiries
and prayers. If all goes according to
plan by the time The Citizen comes
out, she will be back in Clinton
Public Hospital, where she will be
doing her rehab. This will be much
handier for those of us wanting to
visit her. Although the road to
recovery will be long, she is slowly
and steadily headed in the right
direction and this is another huge
step down that road.
If you want to add something to
From Marilyn’s Desk you can still
leave it on mom’s answering
machine, or call Fred at Tasty Treats
To Go Or Stay and leave a message.
I will have to ask that anything to be
added be in by Sunday night as I will
have to get it ready then, due to my
work schedule.
Happy birthday to Nicole Kerr and
Todd MacDonald who both
celebrate July 8; Sally deBoer, July
9; Lorna Fraser and Avon Corneil,
July 11 and Cheryl Cronin, July 12.
Happy anniversary to Alvin and
Corrie Wallace who celebrate on
July 9; Deb and Steve Cook, July 11.
A very special happy 45th
anniversary to Ed and Nancy Daer
on July 10 from all your family,
especially your “flower girl”.
This week we will be hosting the
Bluewater Kennel Club Dog Show.
This always brings excitement as
Blyth goes to the dogs for a week.
They are truly amazing animals. I
especially like to watch the Agility
Trials, although I am never sure who
gets more of a workout, the dog or
the trainer.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Gary Clark welcomed
everyone to Blyth United Church,
Sunday, July 6 and made the
announcements. The choir sang their
anthem. The call to worship was
followed by the first hymn, “What a
Friend We Have in Jesus”.
Children’s time was followed by the
second hymn, “I Am Walking On the
Path of Peace”. Scripture was from
Galations 2: 3-17.
Gary’s message, “Blood Pressure:
Handling Conflict”, was the second
in his Vital Signs Series. The next
hymn, “All the Way My Saviour
Leads Me”, was followed by the
offering, the offertory hymn,
offertory prayer, prayers for the
world and The Lord’s Prayer. The
last hymn, “My Faith Looks Up To
Thee” was followed by the
commissioning and benediction and
“Go Now In Peace”.
The church is hosting the theatre’s
Country Supper on Saturday and the
catering committee is looking
forward to trying out their newly
remodeled kitchen. It looks great!
Hats off to all who have put in
countless hours in order to have it
ready for this.
Don’t forget Vacation Bible
School, July 26-30 at the Christian
Reformed Church. I am sure that
they would still take help if anyone
has the time that week. Let Hillie
Blok or Lorna Fraser know.
Kathy Douglas, the Huron-Perth
United Church Youth Minister
invites all Young Adults in Transition
(19+) to “What’s Your Opinion?”
Are you going to make a million
dollars in your lifetime? How do you
want to share, save and/or spend it?
This event will be held at the
Growling Gator Bar and Grill, 86
Main Street, Grand Bend. RSVP
519-523-4380 or
kathymdouglas@hotmail.com July 26 - 30
9 am - 12 noon
at Blyth Christian
Reformed Church
Completed JK - Grade 6
Blyth Community
Vacation Bible School
• Bible Stories
• Crafts
• Snacks
• Games
• Songs
Contact:
Lorna Fraser 519-523-9687
or Ella Ives 519-523-9514
Pre-register: www.vacationbibleschool.com/blyth
Sunday
Buffet
4:00 - 6:30 pm
Stickers Family
Restaurant
Auburn 519-526-7759
All-you-can-eat
only $1245
Reading the Bible
(by J.C. Ryle)
1. READ THE BIBLE WITH AN EARNEST DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND IT.
Do not be content to just read the words of Scripture. Seek to grasp the
message they contain.
2. READ THE SCRIPTURES WITH A SIMPLE, CHILDLIKE FAITH &
HUMILITY. Believe what God reveals. Reason must bow to God’s revelation.
3. READ THE WORD WITH A SPIRIT OF OBEDIENCE AND SELF-
APPLICATION. Apply what God says to yourself and obey His will
in all things.
4. READ THE HOLY SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY.
We quickly lose the nourishment and strength of yesterday’s bread. We must
feed our souls daily upon the manna God has given us.
(to be continued next week)
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
Happy Birthday
The United Church of Canada celebrated its 85th anniversary with some cake and ice cream
outside of Scrimgeour’s late last month. Dishing out the sweet stuff was exchange student
Keuntae Lee and Myrtle Badley, while Betty MacDonald readied herself for some cake. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
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